February 26, 2016

Albertsons files for IPO

One of the country’s largest supermarket chains, Albertsons, recently announced the company plans to go public. This is one of the significantly larger initial public offerings this year, particularly during […]

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February 26, 2016

A&P files bankruptcy a second time

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and company officials are considering liquidating some of its stores. This is the second Chapter 11 bankruptcy […]

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February 26, 2016

99 Cents Only Stores Appoint Former Walmart EVP

99 Cents Only Stores officials announced Jack Sinclair has been appointed as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective today. Sinclair will be tasked with merchandising and marketing functions for 99 Cents Only. […]

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February 26, 2016

The Fresh Market Announces New President & CEO

The Fresh Market named Rick Anicetti as the company’s new president & CEO. Anicetti is the first CEO hired from outside of the company. He replaces Sean Crane, vp & […]

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February 26, 2016

Haggen Files for Chapter 11 after filing $1B lawsuit against Albertson’s

Haggen has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection less than a year after the company acquired 146 stores when Albertsons acquired Safeway. More than half of those stores, 100, were […]

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February 26, 2016

Walmart appoints Bratspies to CMO

Steve Bratspies has been appointed to CMO of Walmart’s US store locations, effective Oct. 19. In his new role, Bratspies will oversee all merchandise categories across more than 4,500 stores […]

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February 26, 2016

Albertsons delays IPO

Albertsons has postponed the company’s initial public stock offering to chip away at debt and focus on store upgrades to help attract consumers. Albertsons delayed plans to sell stock earlier […]

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February 26, 2016

Walgreens purchases Rite Aid in $17.2 billion deal

Walgreens is purchasing rival Rite Aid in a $17.2 billion deal, company officials announced this week. This acquisition will dramatically change the landscape of the drug store industry from mom […]

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February 26, 2016

Kroger purchases Roundy’s Supermarkets for $800M

Kroger representatives announced it will buy Roundy’s Supermarkets in an $800 million all-cash deal. The merger will expand Kroger’s presence throughout the Chicagoland area with 34 stores operating under the […]

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February 26, 2016

Walmart executive named CMO at The Fresh Market

  Pamela Kohn was appointed The Fresh Market’s Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective Jan. 6. In her role, Kohn is tasked with enhancing the company’s merchandise selection, […]

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